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*Beds24.com can export prices
*Beds24.com can export prices
*Beds24 can apply a multiplier to the prices
*Beds24 can apply a multiplier to the prices
For details please [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|click here]].
TripadvisorRentals allows you to synchronise inventory, rates and content. Sending content is optional.


For details please [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|click here]].
== Limitations==
== Limitations==
*Bookings and enquireis can not be imported because Tripadvisor Rentals does not provide this functionality XML. If you want to import bookings into Beds24 enter the Tripadvisor Rentals export calendar URL.
*Bookings and enquireis can not be imported because Tripadvisor Rentals does not provide this functionality XML. If you want to import bookings into Beds24 enter the Tripadvisor Rentals export calendar URL.
*A listing can not be activated until the full location (address, latitude, longitude) has been checked by Tripadvisor. After Tripadvisor has checked the location it can not be changed.
*A listing can not be activated until the full location (address, latitude, longitude) has been checked by Tripadvisor. After Tripadvisor has checked the location it can not be changed.
*Tripadvisor does not support room types, the connected Beds24 room type should have a quantity of one. You can [[Combine_individual_rooms_into_a_roomtype|set up virtual roooms]] to create room types for other channels like booking.com if necessary


== Before you connect ==
== Before you connect ==
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== Connect to TripadvisorRentals ==
== Connect to TripadvisorRentals ==
=== Connect to an existing TripadvisorRentals Account===
=== Connect to your TripadvisorRentals Account===
*Send an email to [email protected] and ask to be connected to Beds24 channel manager via the TripadvisorRentals Content API.  
*Send an email to [email protected] and ask to be connected to Beds24 channel manager via the TripadvisorRentals Content API.  
Give them your Beds24 account ID and tell them this is your Beds24 external account reference.  
Give them your Beds24 account ID and tell them this is your Beds24 external account reference.  
*Once Tripadvisor Rentals (Tripadvisor) connect you will see your TripadivsorRentals listings when you click on "View Listings in Account".
*Once Tripadvisor Rentals (Tripadvisor) connect you will see your TripadivsorRentals listings when you click on "View Listings in Account".
==== Map existing listings====
==== Map existing listings====
*Click on "View Listings in Account". You will see a list if your TripadvisorRentals listings with their listing IDs. When you click in "view data from channel" you will see the content TripadvisorRentals returns for the listing.  Select the corresponding room in Beds24 and click "Connect".  
*Click on "View Listings in Account". You will see a list if your TripadvisorRentals listings with their listing IDs. When you click on "view data from channel" you will see the content TripadvisorRentals returns for the listing.  Select the corresponding room in Beds24 and click "Connect".  
=== Create a new TripadvisorRentals ===
==== Create a new TripadvisorRentals lisiting ====
 
Tick the information you want to send  "Inventory", "Prices" "Content" (one or more) then SAVE. If you have no content errors a "Publish" button will appear. After you have clicked "Published" you will see an "Update" button. When you click on "View Listings in Account" you will see the new listing in the list.
==Set Up==
TripadvisorRentals allows you to choose between a full or limited sync.  
 
A Tripadvisor Rentals listing is a room in Beds24. Where Tripadvisor Rentals specifies a property_id, this corresponds to a roomid in Beds24.
 
All rooms visible in the account can be sent to Tripadvisor Rentals, this includes rooms in properties linked from other accounts.


=== Beds24===
There may be a delay before the listing goes live while Tripadvisor reviews the listing.  
*Enable option to send data by ticking "Inventory" and "Bookings".
*Note the XML getproperties endpoint shown in the channel manager settings.
*Note the XML getavailability endpoint for each calendar in the channel manager settings.
*Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->Tripadvisor Rentals->CONTENT DATA and check the content information sent to Tripadvisor Rentals is correct.


If you have content errors you will see a button "Fix content errors" which will take you to the page where you can see your problems.


=== Prices ===
== Prices ==
Daily prices or Rates with the "Tripadvisor Rentals" channel ticked and set as offer 1 will send to Tripadvisor Rentals as long as they are for the full room occupancy.  
Daily prices or Rates with the "Tripadvisor Rentals" channel ticked and set as offer 1 will send to Tripadvisor Rentals as long as they are for the full room occupancy.  


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If multiple minimum stay prices are available, the one for the shortest minimum stay will be sent.
If multiple minimum stay prices are available, the one for the shortest minimum stay will be sent.


==== Price Multiplier====
=== Price Multiplier===
A multiplier can be specified with a * followed by the amount to multiply the prices.
A multiplier can be specified with a * followed by the amount to multiply the prices.


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For example to lower the price by 10% use '''*0.9''' (multiply by 0.9)
For example to lower the price by 10% use '''*0.9''' (multiply by 0.9)


==== Currency====
=== Currency===
If Tripadvisor requires a different currency from the one you use in Beds24 you can use the "Currency" setting and the "Multiplier to adjust the currency.  
If Tripadvisor requires a different currency from the one you use in Beds24 you can use the "Currency" setting and the "Multiplier to adjust the currency.  


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=== Content ===
== Content ==
==== Define Bedrooms and Bathrooms====
Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->Tripadvisor Rentals->CONTENT DATA and check the content information sent to Tripadvisor Rentals is correct.
=== Define Bedrooms and Bathrooms===
They can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
They can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).


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   Tripadvisor Rentals does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes Tripadvisor Rentals supports see "All feature codes" below.
   Tripadvisor Rentals does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes Tripadvisor Rentals supports see "All feature codes" below.


==== Languages ====
=== Languages ===


==== Pictures====
=== Pictures===
In SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS -> SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which pictures are sent.
In SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS -> SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which pictures are sent.


==== Check if data is complete and correct====
=== Check if data is complete and correct===
Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS ->CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Fliipkey" link.
Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS ->CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Fliipkey" link.


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You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below.


==== All feature codes  ====
=== All feature codes  ===
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities typing the feature codes exactly as listed below into the "Features" field.  
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities typing the feature codes exactly as listed below into the "Features" field.  


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OCEAN_VIEW
OCEAN_VIEW


== Activation ==
== Disconnect ==
Tick "Inventory" in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS.


== Disconnect ==
Untick "Inventory". If you have entered a calendar URL in your Tripadvisor Rentals account log into Tripadvisor Rentals and remove the link.


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